Program: Medical Coding, CA - College of Southern Nevada

2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Jul 11, 2025

CODE: MEDCOD-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 44 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This certificate is not intended for transfer to UNLV, UNR, or NSU. Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to. Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.

ACADEMIC MAP: Map: CSN CA Medical Coding

SCHOOL: School of Health Sciences

DEPARTMENT: Department of Health Related Professions

AREA OF STUDY: Health Sciences

LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAM

Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is eligible to be considered for admission into the Program.

Prospective students MUST complete a Health Programs Orientation (HPO - https://launch.comevo.com/csn/1853) then schedule an appointment to meet with a Health Programs Advisor via the HPA WCOnline scheduler (https://hpa.mywconline.com/).

Note: Prospective students are expected to meet this program’s Essential Functions. To review the Essential Functions for this program, go to csn.edu/health-sciences-program-requirements, select your program, and click the link. Learners with a documented need for accommodation must contact the Disability Resources Center (csn.edu/disability-resource-center).

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.

DESCRIPTION

The Medical Coding Program is designed for students to become coding specialists with demonstrated knowledge and skills in applications of classifications and nomenclatures to health information. Coding with approved classification systems is required for direct patient care, research, and reimbursement. Graduates of the program may apply to take a national certification exam given by the American Health Information Management Association. Credentials that can be earned are the:

Certified Coding Associate (CCA),
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P)

The Medical Coding Program is limited entry so students must attend a Health Sciences Orientation, meet with a Health Programs Advisor, and complete the limited entry workshop.

SPECIALIZED ACCREDITATION

The Medical Coding program is approved by the American Health Information Management Association, 233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5809, (312) 233-1100.

COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS

Computation: HIT 119B
Human Relations: HIT 210B

Student Learning Outcomes

Read, interpret, and analyze information from all types of health records to determine proper diagnostic and procedural code assignment.
Assign and evaluate diagnostic and procedural medical codes and groupings for all clinical diagnoses and procedures according to current guidelines and regulations and conduct physician queries when needed for clarification.
Utilize health information management (HIM) systems, such as EHR (electronic health record), encoders, and computer-assisted coding (CAC) software in a secure manner to manage documentation required for medical coding and billing.
Evaluate revenue processes and edits for reconciliation and submission of insurance claims.
Analyze and apply current regulations in clinical classification systems for compliance with ethical coding, privacy, and security concerns.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3

Communications (3-5 Credits)

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 41

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements.

HHP 123 - Introduction to the Human Body
and HHP 124 - Introduction to the Human Body Computer Lab
and HIT 105B - Introduction to Health Information Management
and HIT 106B - Healthcare Reimbursement
and HIT 118B - Language of Medicine
and HIT 119B - Introduction to Pharmacology and Laboratory Tests
and HIT 130B - Procedural Terminology
and HIT 165B - Pathophysiology
and HIT 170B - Healthcare Informatics
and HIT 184B - Introduction to ICD Coding
and HIT 185B - Introduction to CPT Coding
and HIT 186B - Advanced Outpatient Coding
and HIT 187B - Introduction to ICD-PCS Coding
and HIT 201B - Advanced Medical Coding
and HIT 210B - Coding Practice Experience
and IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems